Last year you may remember we posted about Activism via Walks.
Well, Team Long Gut Gone is at it again this year to do our part to find a cure for Crohn’s & Colitis.
For those of you who may not be aware, this is an autoimmune disease that has no cure. Its victims are affected by severe inflammation of the intestine that attacks the gastrointestinal tract.
It is estimated that 400,000 and 600,000 people in North America have this disease. You can’t tell that a person suffers from this, and usually won’t know the severity of their symptoms unless you have a close friend who can educate you from first hand experience. My very close friend, Denise, was diagnosed with this disease when she was 17 years old. 15 years later, she has laid four of her organis to rest in peace through major major major surgeries.
What amazes me the most, is that she is still the most giving and conscious person I know because she has recognized that fine balance: Giving of yourself gives you the most. Denise volunteers her time with various non profits organizations and holds a special place for animals of all kinds. She is an inspiration to our common goal of sustainability, her giving nature is sustaining herself.
Thank you f0r reading, thank you for understanding, and taking the time to learn a little more about those people who triumph for all, despite their internal sufferings.
If you are interested in learning more about Crohn’s & Colitis, visit their website.
If you are interested in learning more about Denise’s story, or donating to help find her a cure, visit here.